Troops foil armed robbery attack, rescue two locals in Plateau Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attempted armed robbery attack along the Apel-Jipun road in Pushit District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred on August 23, 2026, when troops responded …
Tourist reveals exorbitant price charged for a ride at airport after e-hailing cabs were temporarily banned at Lagos and Abuja airports (video) A tourist has shared the exorbitant price he was charged at the Lagos airport after the services of e-hailing cabs like Uber and Bolt became unavailable at airports due to a Ne…
Dancer, Poco Lee's team releases official statement addressing r@pe allegations, says "drink spiking" is not part of allegations against him The management and legal team of Nigerian dancer Poco Lee have released an official statement addressing the allegations against him in the United Kingdom, urging the public to av…
"If you are an unattractive woman and you have a man, he's just using you" - woman claims A woman has sparked a debate after saying that men don't compromise on physical beauty and any man who is with an unattractive woman is simply using her. Achieng Njoroge shared her opinion on Facebook and this elicited divided opi…
Kenyan woman goes on rampage, st@bs her five children, k!lling two after husband took second wife A Kenyan woman allegedly st@bbed five of her children, k!lling two and seriously injuring three others, after her husband married a second wife. The tragic incident occurred at their home in Bunga, Ggaba, in Kampala's Maki…
Reality TV star, Ike, continues to drag gospel artiste, Neon Adejo over his alleged messages to David Martins' wife Big Brother Naija star Ike Onyema has again called out gospel artiste Neon Adejo, warning the public to beware of individuals who use religion to mask inappropriate behavior. The backlash follows a public…
Man k!lls eight relatives, including four kids, at family dinner A man k!lled eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for dinner. Police responded to the home on Sunday, August 23, and heard gunshots coming from the back of the home, just before the house was completely engulfed in flames. Inv…
Bundles of money found stuffed inside sacks at home of woman who di£d begging (video) Cash-filled sacks of cash have been found at the house of a woman in Karnataka who spent all of her life begging. 69-year-old Noorunnisa was found de@d on Sunday, August 23, at her home in Mandya, India. When locals inspected her home…
…has been granted N100 million bail after spending about two months in police detention. Photos: Taye Currency/Rollex Dee.>PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Bail comes with hefty conditionsAccording to MC Bokujaka, the court fixed Rollex Dee’s bail at N100 million.The singe…
May I not fall into the category of people visiting the holy land yet planning to fornicate there - Nigerian Muslim woman writes A Nigerian Muslim woman, Hussaina Sufyan Ahmed, has claimed that some Muslims go to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage with plans to fornicate there. She stated this in a Facebook post on Tuesday, A…
Lawyers for former BBNaija star Bella fire back at defamation suit filed by ex-boyfriend Sheggz amid ongoing feud Lawyers representing former BBNaija housemate Bella Okagbue have rejected the defamation claims made against her by her ex-boyfriend, Segun "Sheggz" Olusemo, as the feud between the former couple continues.…
Police arrest fake medical doctor in Niger State The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly impersonating a medial doctor in Kotangora. The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun disclosed this in a statement on August 25, 2026. According to the PPRO, the suspect identified as A…
"I truly believe there is more to this situation. He is a man with a good heart" - Influencer Papaya Ex reacts to Poco Lee's prosecution in the UK Media personality Papaya Ex has spoken out in support of Nigerian dancer Poco Lee amid his ongoing prosecution in the United Kingdom. Reacting to the situation, she describe…
Outrage after video shows mother fl0gging toddler during birthday photo shoot goes viral A viral video showing a mother fl0gging her toddler during a birthday photo session has sparked widespread outrage online, with many calling for her immediate arrest. The incident occurred after the mother had booked a studio sessi…
Tragedy as the wife and three children of former Niger state Commissioner for Education d!e in car crash The wife and three children of a former Commissioner of Education, Abubakar Daja, d!ed in a road crash which occurred on Sunday, August 23, involving a Sienna and a Mazda. According to reports, the victims were trav…
Mandate Nigerian newscasters and on-air personalities to wear made-in-Nigeria clothes and speak in Nigerian accents- Reno Omokri tells NBC Ambassador Reno Omokri has called on the National Broadcasting Commission NBC to make it mandatory for Nigerian newscasters and on-air personalities to wear made-in-Nigeria attire a…
'Traditional spiritual practitioner' confesses to luring and k!lling 20-year-old woman for money rituals A man accused of k!lling a 20-year-old woman, Ndèye Bigué Sène in Tivaouane, Senegal, has allegedly confessed to m8rdering her as part of a ritual he believed would make him rich. The suspect, identified as B. Ndiay…
Bandits storm palace in Niger State, k!ll monarch after he warned them to stay away from his community Bandits have k!lled the District Head of Gallah, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf, a revered traditional ruler under the Borgu Emirate in Niger State. The Magaji Garin Gallah of Agwara Local Government Area, was reportedly targeted…
My wife attacked me with weapons, sharp objects and tried to destroy my s3xual organ - Nigerian man announces end of his marriage A Nigerian man, Daniel Undiandeye, has announced the end of his 11-year marriage, alleging that his wife attacked him with weapons, sharp objects and tried to destroy his s3xual organ. He ma…
Former BBNaija star Ike Onyema issues warning amid photographer David Martins and wife Alicia Daniella's drama; claims that gospel singer Neon Adejo flirted with Alicia Big Brother Naija star and internet personality Ike Onyema has issued a warning amid the ongoing controversy involving photographer David Martins, his …
Enugu police rescue three kidnap victims, recover two firearms Operatives of the Enugu State Command attached to Anti-Cultism Sub-Unit of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) have rescued three victims of abduction and recovered their Lexus RX350, two locally made firearms, ammunition and other exhibits. According to…
Fire damages 140 vehicles at Gatwick car park (Photos) Around 140 vehicles belonging to holidaymakers have been damaged after a fire at a car park serving Gatwick Airport in London. Police and firefighters scrambled to the scene of the blaze at Caldyne Business Park in Rowfant, West Sussex, just after 9pm on Saturday.S…
"I wish someone could tell my mother, her husband will not love her any day soon" Man writes about the abuse his mother suffered from his father A mental health advocate has shared how his dad abused his mother and all the times he wished she left him. The 39-year-old man took to Facebook to write: "I wish someone coul…
Kenyan man remarries 7 months after his wife's d3ath A Kenyan man, Dan Ambiya 'Lampard' has remarried seven months after the d3ath of his wife, Harriet Eshimuli, a development that has sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans, who questioned the timing of the remarriage. Harriet passed away on January 14, 2026, after a br…
Man attacked by his girlfriend and her sister after he confronted her for allegedly cheating A 23-year-old woman and her sister, 27, were arrested by Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) for allegedly attacking her boyfriend. The suspects were nabbed on Monday, August 24, 2026 after they fled the scene of the violent atta…